Are incumbent Fresno councilmembers protected from being drawn out of their own district? Despite language in the city charter and advice received from their consultant, the answer experts told GV Wire is "no." Last week, the City Council examined the first set of electoral maps, submitted by the public and...
‘Let’s Go Brandon’ Creates Stir at Fresno State Tailgate Party
There was plenty of optimism at the Fresno State football game — before kickoff. The tailgates around the stadium were buzzing in a level of excitement not seen for years. One of the most popular locations mixed football and politics — a "Let's Go Brandon" flag at the party attended...
Dems End Deadlock. House Approves, Sends $1T Infrastructure Bill to Biden.
WASHINGTON — The House approved a $1 trillion package of road and other infrastructure projects late Friday after Democrats resolved a months-long standoff between progressives and moderates, notching a victory that President Joe Biden and his party had become increasingly anxious to claim. The House passed the measure 228-206, prompting...
50 Afghan Refugees Will Call Fresno Home. Can You Lend a Hand?
Bethany Christian Services is asking for your help in bringing 50 Afghan refugees to Fresno. The faith-based nonprofit headquartered in Michigan hopes to resettle a total of 450 refugees from the war-torn country in eight U.S cities. The group is one of many helping resettle what could be as many...
City Wants Old UMC Campus. Will County Sell It for $4.25 Million?
The city wants to buy a vacant hospital in southeast Fresno and turn it into a mixed-use facility with retail and housing. The Fresno City Council voted 6-0 on Thursday to make a $4.25 million offer on the former UMC hospital from its owner, Fresno County. Council President Luis Chavez...
Judge Sides With Assemi-Owned Touchstone vs. Wonderful Co. in Pistachio Battle
A Tulare County judge has rejected efforts by Beverly Hills billionaires Stewart and Lynda Resnick to halt the expansion of a pistachio processing plant owned in Terra Bella by the Assemi family of Fresno. Ten days after a short hearing on Oct. 18, Judge Bret D. Hillman issued a written...
Improving Bulldogs Offensive Line Looks to Limit Haener’s Hard Knocks
Hit Jake Haener with your best shot, he's going to get back up. The resilient Fresno State senior quarterback has shown countless times this season that he's staying in the game after absorbing a big hit in the pocket. The question is, will Haener have to rely on his toughness...
Unfiltered: Foster Care Crisis in Fresno
In this week's episode of Unfiltered, GV Wire examines the foster care crisis in the Fresno area. GV Wire Publisher Darius Assemi is joined by Fresno City Councilmember Mike Karbassi and Fresno County Supervisor Steve Brandau to explore this important issue impacting our community’s most vulnerable kids. Special Guests: Lisa...
Lawsuits Threatened Over District Boundaries Favored by Fresno Supes
Frowns were visible, even under masks. Supporters of a community-organized electoral map for the Fresno County Board of Supervisors left a Tuesday hearing disappointed and threatening legal action. The supervisors did not make a final decision on the electoral lines for the next 10 years. But they whittled down the...
Fresno County Isn’t Done With COVID. Get Ready for Another Winter Surge.
Fresno County health officials warn of a rise in COVID -19 cases and other respiratory viruses, including influenza and RSV, that could heavily impact local hospitals. The number of hospitalized COVID patients and deaths in Fresno County has plateaued. However, health officials say that the numbers aren't declining fast enough...